Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
Cytokines
are
crucial
regulators
of
the
immune
system
that
orchestrate
interactions
between
cells
and,
when
dysregulated,
contribute
to
progression
chronic
inflammation,
cancer,
and
autoimmunity.
Numerous
biologic-based
clinical
agents,
mostly
monoclonal
antibodies,
have
validated
cytokines
as
important
targets
now
part
standard
care
for
a
number
diseases.
These
while
impactful,
still
suffer
from
limitations
including
lack
oral
bioavailability,
high
cost
production,
immunogenicity.
Small-molecule
cytokine
inhibitors
attractive
alternatives
can
address
these
limitations.
Although
targeting
cytokine-cytokine
receptor
complexes
with
small
molecules
has
been
challenging
research
endeavor,
multiple
small-molecule
identified,
them
undergoing
evaluation.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
recent
advancements
in
discovery
development
soluble
cytokines.
The
strategies
identifying
novel
ligands
well
structural
mechanistic
insights
into
their
activity
represent
milestones
tackling
clinically
protein-protein
interactions.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187(2), P. 235 - 256
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Cell
death
supports
morphogenesis
during
development
and
homeostasis
after
birth
by
removing
damaged
or
obsolete
cells.
It
also
curtails
the
spread
of
pathogens
eliminating
infected
can
be
induced
genetically
programmed
suicide
mechanisms
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
pyroptosis,
it
a
consequence
dysregulated
metabolism,
as
in
ferroptosis.
Here,
we
review
signaling
underlying
each
cell-death
pathway,
discuss
how
impaired
excessive
activation
distinct
processes
promote
disease,
highlight
existing
potential
therapies
for
redressing
imbalances
cell
cancer
other
diseases.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 4901 - 4901
Published: March 3, 2023
Psoriatic
arthritis
(PsA),
a
heterogeneous
chronic
inflammatory
immune-mediated
disease
characterized
by
musculoskeletal
inflammation
(arthritis,
enthesitis,
spondylitis,
and
dactylitis),
generally
occurs
in
patients
with
psoriasis.
PsA
is
also
associated
uveitis
bowel
(Crohn’s
ulcerative
colitis).
To
capture
these
manifestations
as
well
the
comorbidities,
to
recognize
their
underlining
common
pathogenesis,
name
of
psoriatic
was
coined.
The
pathogenesis
complex
multifaceted,
an
interplay
genetic
predisposition,
triggering
environmental
factors,
activation
innate
adaptive
immune
system,
although
autoinflammation
has
been
implicated.
Research
identified
several
immune-inflammatory
pathways
defined
cytokines
(IL-23/IL-17,
TNF),
leading
development
efficacious
therapeutic
targets.
However,
responses
drugs
occur
different
tissues
involved,
resulting
challenge
global
management
disease.
Therefore,
more
translational
research
necessary
order
identify
new
targets
improve
current
outcomes.
Hopefully,
this
may
become
reality
through
integration
omics
technologies
that
allow
better
understanding
relevant
cellular
molecular
players
In
narrative
review,
we
aim
provide
updated
overview
pathophysiology,
including
latest
findings
from
multiomics
studies,
describe
targeted
therapies.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Abstract
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
showing
high
infectiousness,
resulted
in
an
ongoing
pandemic
termed
disease
2019
(COVID-19).
COVID-19
cases
often
experience
distress
syndrome,
which
has
caused
millions
of
deaths.
Apart
from
triggering
inflammatory
and
immune
responses,
many
viral
infections
can
cause
programmed
cell
death
infected
cells.
Cell
mechanisms
have
a
vital
role
maintaining
suitable
environment
to
achieve
normal
functionality.
Nonetheless,
these
processes
are
dysregulated,
potentially
contributing
pathogenesis.
Over
the
past
decades,
multiple
pathways
becoming
better
understood.
Growing
evidence
suggests
that
induction
by
may
significantly
contributes
infection
pathogenicity.
However,
interaction
SARS-CoV-2
with
death,
together
its
associated
mechanisms,
is
yet
be
elucidated.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
existing
concerning
molecular
modulation
as
well
viral-host
interactions,
shed
new
light
on
antiviral
therapy
against
SARS-CoV-2.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 19, 2024
Ankylosing
Spondylitis
(AS)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disorder
which
can
lead
to
considerable
pain
and
disability.
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
has
been
extensively
applied
for
repurposing
licensed
drugs
uncovering
new
therapeutic
targets.
Our
objective
pinpoint
innovative
protein
targets
AS
assess
the
potential
adverse
effects
of
druggable
proteins.
Antibodies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 16 - 16
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Many
patients
with
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
experience
a
loss
of
effectiveness
to
biologic
therapy
(i.e.,
anti-TNF
therapy,
etc.).
Therefore,
in
addition
the
adverse
effects
treatment,
these
also
face
failure
achieve
and
maintain
remission.
Immunogenicity,
process
production
antibodies
biological
agents,
is
fundamental
evolution
response
treatment
IBD
patients.
The
presence
linked
decreased
serum
drug
levels
inhibited
activity.
However,
immunogenicity
rates
exhibit
significant
variability
across
states,
immunoassay
formats,
time
periods.
In
this
review,
we
aimed
elucidate
immune
mechanisms
antibody
formation
biologics,
response,
clinical
results
for
from
systematic
reviews
meta-analyses,
as
well
summarize
most
recent
strategies
overcoming
approaches
managing
IBD.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: June 12, 2024
Fabry
disease,
a
multisystem
X-linked
disorder
caused
by
mutations
in
the
alpha-galactosidase
gene.
This
leads
to
accumulation
of
globotriaosylceramide
(Gb3)
and
globotriaosylsphingosine
(Lyso-Gb3),
culminating
various
clinical
signs
symptoms
that
significantly
impact
quality
life.
Although
treatments
such
as
enzyme
replacement,
oral
chaperone,
emerging
therapies
like
gene
therapy
exist;
delayed
diagnosis
often
curtails
their
effectiveness.
Our
review
highlights
importance
delineating
stages
inflammation
disease
enhance
timing
efficacy
interventions,
particularly
before
progression
fibrosis,
where
treatment
options
are
less
effective.
Inflammation
is
an
important
aspect
pathogenesis
disease.
thought
be
predominantly
mediated
innate
immune
response,
with
growing
evidence
pointing
towards
potential
involvement
adaptive
mechanisms
remain
poorly
understood.
Highlighted
fact
shares
profiles
systemic
autoinflammatory
diseases,
blurring
distinctions
between
these
disorders
highlighting
need
for
nuanced
understanding
dynamics.
insight
crucial
developing
targeted
improving
administration
current
replacement.
Moreover,
our
discusses
complex
interplay
inflammatory
processes
treatments,
challenges
posed
anti-drug
antibodies.
These
antibodies
can
attenuate
effectiveness
therapies,
necessitating
more
refined
approaches
mitigate
impact.
By
advancing
molecular
changes,
mediators
causative
factors
drive
we
aim
clarify
role
disease's
progression.
improved
will
help
us
see
how
fit
into
landscape
Additionally,
it
guide
development
effective
diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches,
ultimately
patient
care.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(17), P. 9695 - 9695
Published: Sept. 7, 2024
The
research
in
neuroimmunomodulation
aims
to
shed
light
on
the
complex
relationships
that
exist
between
immune
and
neurological
systems
how
they
affect
human
body.
This
multidisciplinary
field
focuses
way
responses
are
influenced
by
brain
activity
neural
function
is
impacted
immunological
signaling.
provides
important
insights
into
a
range
of
medical
disorders.
Targeting
both
pathways,
neuroimmunomodulatory
approaches
used
clinical
pain
management
address
chronic
pain.
Pharmacological
therapies
aim
modulate
neuroimmune
interactions
reduce
inflammation.
Furthermore,
bioelectronic
techniques
like
vagus
nerve
stimulation
offer
non-invasive
control
these
systems,
while
neuromodulation
transcranial
magnetic
modify
neuronal
Within
context
aging,
analyzes
ways
which
alterations
brought
aging
contribute
cognitive
decline
neurodegenerative
illnesses.
Restoring
homeostasis
through
strategies
shows
promise
reducing
age-related
decline.
Research
mood
disorders
dysregulation
relates
illnesses
including
anxiety
depression.
Immune
system
fluctuations
increasingly
recognized
for
their
impact
function,
leading
novel
treatments
target
interactions.
review
emphasizes
interdisciplinary
cooperation
continuous
necessary
better
understand
relationship
systems.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
171, P. 116195 - 116195
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Our
recent
study
showed
that
Nitazoxanide
(NTZ),
an
FDA-approved
anti-parasitic
drug,
prevents
ovariectomy-induced
bone
loss
by
inhibiting
osteoclast
activity.
However,
there
have
been
no
investigations
to
determine
whether
NTZ
has
preventive
potential
in
other
resorbing
diseases,
especially
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA).
In
this
study,
the
primary
RA
fibroblast-like
synoviocytes
(RA-FLS)
and
collagen-induced
(CIA)
murine
model
were
used
evaluate
effect
of
NTZ.
The
results
potently
inhibited
proliferation,
migration
invasion
capacity
RA-FLS
a
dose
dependent
manner
restraining
cell
entry
into
S
phases,
without
induction
apoptosis.
obviously
reduced
spontaneous
mRNA
expression
IL-1β,
IL-6
RANKL,
as
well
TNF-α-induced
transcription
IL-6,
MMP9
genes.
terms
molecular
mechanism,
significantly
basal
or
activation
JAK2/STAT3
(T705)
NF-κB
pathway,
but
not
MAPK
STAT3
(S727)
phosphorylation.
Moreover,
ameliorated
synovial
inflammation
erosion
CIA
mice
through
reducing
production
inflammatory
mediators
formation,
respectively.
Collectively,
our
findings
indicate
exhibits
anti-inflammatory
anti-erosive
effects
both
ex
vivo
vivo,
which
provides
promising
evidence
for
therapeutic
application
novel
agent
RA.
Drug Design Development and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 4215 - 4240
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Angiotensin-converting
enzyme
2
receptors
(ACE2R)
are
requisite
to
enter
the
host
cells
for
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2).
ACE2R
is
constitutive
and
functions
as
a
type
I
transmembrane
metallo-carboxypeptidase
in
renin-angiotensin
system
(RAS).
On
thyroid
follicular
cells,
allows
SARS-CoV-2
invade
gland,
impose
cytopathic
effects
produce
endocrine
abnormalities,
including
stiff
back,
neck
pain,
muscle
ache,
lethargy,
enlarged,
inflamed
gland
COVID-19
patients.
Further
damage
perpetuated
by
sudden
bursts
of
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
which
suggestive
life-threatening
known
"cytokine
storm".
IL-1β,
IL-6,
IFN-γ,
TNF-α
identified
key
orchestrators
cytokine
storm.
These
inflammatory
mediators
upregulate
transcriptional
turnover
nuclear
factor-kappa
B
(NF-κB),
Janus
kinase/signal
transducer
activator
transcription
(JAK/STAT),
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK),
paving
pathway
storm-induced
dysfunctions
euthyroid
sick
syndrome,
autoimmune
diseases,
thyrotoxicosis
Targeted
therapies
with
corticosteroids
(dexamethasone),
JAK
inhibitor
(baricitinib),
nucleotide
analogue
(remdesivir)
N-acetyl-cysteine
have
demonstrated
effectiveness
terms
attenuating
severity
frequency
dysfunctions,
morbidity
mortality
Here,
we
review
pathogenesis
storms
mechanisms
pathways
that
establish
connection
between
disorder
COVID-19.
Moreover,
cross-talk
interactions
signalling
therapeutic
strategies
address
COVID-19-associated
diseases
also
discussed
herein.